Clinical Supervisor

Los Angeles LGBT Center•Los Angeles, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Supervisor conducts individual and group counseling services to youth experiencing or at risk of experiencing homelessness to assist them in achieving housing stability and permanency. This position provides clinical supervision for unlicensed staff clinicians and/or interns. The Youth Center serves youth up to the age of 24 who are currently at-risk of or experiencing homelessness. The Youth Center offers services in an LGBTQ+ safe and affirming environment and serves as an entry point to assist youth making the transition from homelessness to housing. Our services include meals, clothing, support groups, a charter high school, GED and college prep program, an employment preparation, training and placement program, case management, counseling, a crisis shelter and a transitional living program (TLP). Our community-based programs include services for young people at home, in school or in systems of care.

Requirements

Master’s degree in behavioral science discipline
Current, valid LMFT or LCSW license
Licensed in applicable field of practice for a minimum of two years
Four years paid post graduate counseling experience, i.e., residential care, social services, child welfare services, general counseling, chemical dependency treatment, juvenile justice, youth services, etc.
Ability to work as a team member dedicated to generating resources/services to gay, lesbian, bisexual, & transgender communities
Demonstrated ability to work under direct supervision
Ability to relate in a non-judgmental and respectful manner to gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender individuals, or people experiencing a wide variety of emotional and behavioral problems
Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills with a high level of attention to detail
Proficiency with word processing, database operations, spreadsheets, and other software systems.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with people of diverse races, ethnicities, nationalities, sexual orientations, gender identities, gender expression, socio-economic backgrounds, religions, ages, English-speaking abilities, immigration status, and physical abilities in a multicultural environment

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of or experience working with the LGBTQ community and familiarity with issues of particular relevance to LGBTQ people
A passion for the Center’s work and its mission to make the world a better place for LGBTQ people.
Bilingual skills preferred (English/Spanish fluency)

Responsibilities

Conduct individual and group counseling for youth program clients and document progress promptly in client records
Serve on duty to address walk-ins, manage crises, and respond to general inquiries or crisis calls
Perform client intakes, complete required documentation, and route records to supervisors for disposition or placement
Provide appropriate referrals to internal and external services; ensure follow-up for continuity of care
Assist in coordinating the work of paraprofessional staff and Mental Health Clinicians at all levels
Engage in program planning, evaluation, dissemination activities, and training with supervisors and management
Participate in Quality Improvement processes within Youth Services
Contribute to Clinical Case Conferences by presenting cases for review
Participate in staff and planning meetings as needed
Ensure timely, thorough, and legible completion of all client documentation and submit records daily
Notify supervisors of changes in appointment schedules as required
Attend mandatory monthly in-service training sessions.
Participate in clinical supervision groups and/or individual supervision weekly
Take part in broader staff meetings and other organizational meetings as required
Fulfill other duties as assigned
Provide weekly individual and group supervision to clinicians and/or interns
Create and implement training programs for clinical trainees completing practicum
With completion of 12 CEU hours in Clinical Supervision, oversee unlicensed clinicians and interns